Purpose of the Program

The FNS51815 Diploma of Financial Services qualification provides a general purpose pathway into the financial services industries. It is also intended to provide effective development options for people for whom the specialist qualification pathways in the Financial Services Training Package are not yet appropriate. Individuals in the roles associated with the qualification apply solutions to range of complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others or teams within defined guidelines.

RMIT's equity access schemes can support you to access and succeed in education. Equity access schemes allow additional consideration in the selection process. Please note, applying for tertiary programs is a competitive process, and being allocated bonus points or additional consideration does not guarantee you entry to RMIT or to your preferred course. You still need to meet the program entry and university requirements and compete with all other applicants for a place in the program.

External accreditation and industry links

The development of the program structure and the choice of elective units appropriate to the Financial Services sector were informed by the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) comprised of representatives of the Financial Services industry and RMIT educators.

Teachers maintain close contact with industry through various professional development activities, and for sessional staff generally they maintain employment or operate their own businesses in a relevant sector. Callie Harvey, Program Coordinator, regularly engages with extensive networks in the Financial Services area.

Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of a laptop/mobile device, lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit ) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

Students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition can access support from the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). In consultation with the student, the ELS determines Reasonable Adjustments (RAs) and Equitable Assessment Arrangements (EAAs) which help to provide students with equal opportunity in their studies in accordance with the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The ELS also provides staff and students with information and assistance in relation to disability related matters:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/equitable